Violent crime impacts entire communities and requires more than reactive enforcement. This course equips law enforcement professionals with evidence-informed strategies to understand, prevent, and reduce community violence. Through a multidisciplinary, community-centered approach, participants learn to analyze root causes, identify risk and protective factors, and implement proactive, data-driven solutions that build trust and enhance public safety.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define community violence and distinguish it from other forms of interpersonal violence.
• Explain structural, social, and situational drivers of violence.
• Identify and analyze risk and protective factors across multiple levels.
• Apply collaborative problem-solving models, including SARA and public health frameworks.
• Develop an implementation plan for violence reduction strategies.
• Utilize data-driven insights to guide strategic planning and evaluation.
• Engage multidisciplinary partners and community stakeholders in planning and execution.

Professional Development Hours: 4.0

Intended Audience: All levels and ranks within an agency, including sworn and civilian staff, with responsibilities or interest in violent crime prevention, community engagement, strategic planning, or collaborative problem-solving

Experience Level: Beginner, Intermediate.

Note: Registered users will have 60 days to complete the course.

Participant training records, including course completion and certification data, are maintained and archived in accordance with applicable standards. Records are retained for a minimum of 30 years and remain available for verification and audit purposes.

This course is designed to strengthen decision-making in complex, high-pressure situations, where police officers must exercise sound judgment, legal awareness, and professional conduct. The course reviews how to assess situations effectively, respond appropriately, and build community trust while prioritizing safety, accountability, and ethical policing.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize how decisions are made under pressure and why early choices matter 
• Apply principled policing to support professionalism and voluntary cooperation 
• Distinguish police-community encounter types and the authority tied to each 
• Use Fourth Amendment standards to guide lawful, tactically sound actions 
• Apply policy and professional judgment to select appropriate tactical responses 
• Reassess, de-escalate, or intervene to guide situations toward safer outcomes 

Professional Development Hours: 4.0 

Intended Audience: Patrol-level policing personnel, including officers, deputies, recruits, and troopers, as well as mid-level supervisors and leaders. 

Experience Level: Beginner, Intermediate 

Note: Registered users will have 60 days to complete the course. 

Participant training records, including course completion and certification data, are maintained and archived in accordance with applicable standards. Records are retained for a minimum of 30 years and remain available for verification and audit purposes. 

Over the past decade, police agencies have faced growing challenges in recruitment, hiring, training, and retention. Fewer qualified applicants and rising retirements and resignations have strained staffing. This course highlights best practices and innovative recruitment and hiring strategies, identifies common process issues, and helps learners understand agency needs and practical solutions to overcome workforce challenges. 

Learners will gain a stronger understanding of agency recruitment and hiring needs, as well as practical solutions to address common challenges.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Assess recruitment needs using agency and community data
• Plan and implement outreach strategies to attract qualified applicants 
• Evaluate hiring processes to improve efficiency, fairness, and candidate experience 
• Align training and professional development with agency goals and expectations 
• Strengthen organizational culture to support employee satisfaction 
• Apply retention strategies to support long, successful careers 

Professional Development Hours: 4.0 

Intended Audience: Mid-level supervisors and leaders, as well as patrol, deputy, and trooper-level staff engaged in recruitment, hiring, training, and retention efforts. 

Experience Level: Beginner, Intermediate 

Note: Registered users will have 60 days to complete the course. 

Participant training records, including course completion and certification data, are maintained and archived in accordance with applicable standards. Records are retained for a minimum of 30 years and remain available for verification and audit purposes. 

Quality sleep is often one of the first things sacrificed in a policing career, yet it serves as the foundation for effective decision-making, emotional regulation, physical recovery, stress management, and overall wellness. Long shifts, overnight schedules, hypervigilance, family responsibilities, and operational demands can make consistent, restorative sleep difficult to achieve. This course examines the critical role sleep plays in both performance and long-term health. 

Learners will explore the unique sleep and recovery challenges associated with policing, including shift work, fatigue, stress, and recovery demands. The course provides practical strategies to improve sleep habits, optimize recovery routines, manage environmental and lifestyle factors that affect sleep, and develop a personalized sleep and recovery plan that supports sustained performance and well-being. 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain how sleep influences performance, recovery, decision-making, stress management, and overall well-being 

• Identify common sleep and recovery challenges associated with policing and shift work 

• Recognize how habits related to caffeine, nutrition, light exposure, stress, and technology affect sleep quality 

• Apply practical strategies to protect sleep and improve recovery despite demanding schedules 

• Implement techniques to manage fatigue, downshift from operational stress, and support healthy sleep routines 

• Create a personalized sleep and recovery plan to support long-term resilience and wellness 

Professional Development Hours: 0.5 

Intended Audience: Policing professionals at all career stages who want to improve sleep, recovery, and resilience while managing the demands of the profession. The course is especially relevant to officers, supervisors, and personnel working irregular or overnight schedules who face challenges related to fatigue, shift work, and recovery. 

Experience Level: Beginner, Intermediate 

Note: Registered users will have 60 days to complete the course. 

Participant training records, including course completion and certification data, are maintained and archived in accordance with applicable standards. Records are retained for a minimum of 30 years and remain available for verification and audit purposes. 

Professional growth in policing rarely happens alone. Throughout a career, policing professionals encounter decisions, challenges, opportunities, and transitions that can be easier to navigate with the guidance of a trusted mentor. This course explores how mentorship supports career advancement, decision-making, confidence, professional connections, and leadership development. 

Learners will examine the characteristics of effective mentors, learn how to identify mentors who align with their goals, and explore strategies for establishing and maintaining productive mentoring relationships. The course concludes with the development of a personalized mentorship action plan that can support ongoing professional growth and career success. 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the role of mentorship in supporting professional growth and career development 

• Identify and evaluate potential mentors using goal-focused selection criteria 

• Initiate and build productive mentoring relationships across ranks, roles, and assignments 

• Apply effective communication, professionalism, and feedback practices within mentoring relationships 

• Establish clear expectations and strategies to sustain mentoring relationships over time 

• Create a personalized mentorship action plan aligned with professional goals and aspirations 

Professional Development Hours: 0.5 

Intended Audience: Policing professionals at any stage of their career who are interested in professional growth, career planning, leadership development, and building effective mentoring relationships. The course is also appropriate for current and aspiring leaders seeking to leverage mentorship to support career advancement and strengthen the profession. 

Experience Level: Beginner, Intermediate 

Note: Registered users will have 60 days to complete the course. 

Participant training records, including course completion and certification data, are maintained and archived in accordance with applicable standards. Records are retained for a minimum of 30 years and remain available for verification and audit purposes. 

Long shifts, unpredictable schedules, overnight work, and limited food options can make healthy eating challenging in the policing profession. However, nutrition directly influences energy levels, cognitive performance, recovery, sleep quality, resilience, and overall well-being. This course examines the connection between nutrition and performance and provides realistic strategies that can be applied within the realities of policing. 

Learners will explore nutrient-dense food choices, hydration practices, caffeine management, meal planning, and strategies for overcoming common nutrition challenges associated with shift work. The course emphasizes practical, sustainable habits that help support performance on duty, recovery off duty, and long-term health throughout a policing career. 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain how nutrition and hydration influence energy, focus, recovery, and job performance 

• Identify common nutrition challenges associated with policing, shift work, and unpredictable schedules 

• Apply practical strategies to make healthier food and drink choices during demanding shifts 

• Use hydration and caffeine more intentionally to support performance, recovery, and sleep quality 

• Develop realistic nutrition habits through planning, consistency, and sustainable goal setting 

• Create a personalized fueling plan to support operational readiness, wellness, and long-term health 

Professional Development Hours: 0.5 

Intended Audience: Policing professionals at all career stages who want to improve their energy, performance, recovery, and overall well-being through better nutrition habits. The course is especially relevant to officers and supervisors working long, irregular, or overnight shifts who face challenges maintaining healthy eating and hydration practices on duty. 

Experience Level: Beginner, Intermediate 

Note: Registered users will have 60 days to complete the course. 

Participant training records, including course completion and certification data, are maintained and archived in accordance with applicable standards. Records are retained for a minimum of 30 years and remain available for verification and audit purposes. 

Retirement is one of the most significant transitions in a policing career. While many professionals focus on financial readiness, retirement can also bring important changes to daily routines, personal identity, relationships, and sense of purpose. This course examines the psychological and emotional aspects of retirement and highlights common experiences that can emerge during the transition from active service to life beyond the profession. 

Learners will explore practical strategies for building purpose, creating structure, maintaining meaningful relationships, and strengthening overall well-being before and after retirement. Through reflection and planning activities, participants will develop a personalized retirement preparation plan to support a successful and rewarding next chapter. 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe how retirement can affect identity, daily structure, and social connections 

• Recognize common retirement challenges, including loss of purpose, isolation, and changes in relationships 

• Assess how retirement-related changes may impact personal well-being and long-term goals 

• Apply strategies to build routine, maintain meaningful connections, and develop purpose beyond the profession 

• Identify opportunities for continued growth through mentoring, volunteering, learning, or second-career pursuits 

• Create a personalized retirement preparation plan to support a healthy and successful transition 

Professional Development Hours: 0.5 

Intended Audience: Policing professionals preparing for retirement or considering their long-term career transition, particularly those within 5–10 years of retirement eligibility. The course is also relevant to officers, supervisors, and leaders seeking to proactively plan for life after policing and support their overall well-being during the transition. 

Experience Level: Beginner, Intermediate 

Note: Registered users will have 60 days to complete the course. 

Participant training records, including course completion and certification data, are maintained and archived in accordance with applicable standards. Records are retained for a minimum of 30 years and remain available for verification and audit purposes. 

Building trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve is essential for public safety, legitimacy, and effective policing. This course equips participants with practical tools to foster meaningful community relationships, enhance transparency, and engage in collaborative problem-solving. Participants will explore strategies for culturally competent communication, youth engagement, and responding to community concerns with empathy and professionalism.

Through real-world examples and interactive scenarios, learners will gain insights into how to build trust, communicate during crises, and create partnerships that support long-term community well-being.

At the end of this instruction, participants will be able to achieve the following objectives:

• Define community and engagement in the context of police work and explain the principles of procedural justice.
• Apply culturally competent communication strategies that reflect community members’ lived experiences.
• Demonstrate transparency in public communication, especially during crises or high-profile incidents.
• Identify and implement appropriate community engagement strategies, including youth-focused initiatives.
• Build strategic partnerships with community organizations to address public safety and quality-of-life concerns.
• Respond constructively to community feedback and foster two-way communication to strengthen trust.

Professional Development Hours: 4.0 

Intended Audience: All levels and ranks within an agency, including sworn and civilian staff, with responsibilities or interest in community engagement, public communication, or youth outreach. 

Experience Level: Beginner, Intermediate.

Note: Registered users will have 60 days to complete the course.

Participant training records, including course completion and certification data, are maintained and archived in accordance with applicable standards. Records are retained for a minimum of 30 years and remain available for verification and audit purposes.

Safety and wellness for law enforcement can be a difficult balancing act. Officers are asked to face challenges that threaten their health and safety regularly. This course will help you focus on how to be proactive with your physical, mental, and financial wellness. We'll specifically examine strategies for developing resilience, addressing and preventing suicide, and confidently seeking out others to build support networks. This course will help you identify resources available to you and how to use them to create a comprehensive wellness plan that will give you what you need to maintain a safe, healthy lifestyle both on and off the job. Each of these dimensions should be incorporated to promote healthy living practices and a better quality of life.

At the end of this instruction, participants will be able to achieve the following objectives:

• Enhance personal wellness
• Incorporate healthy dietary and physical activity habits
• Understand the benefits of mindfulness practices
• Promote mental health and resilience
• Gain insights into the risks of suicide among law enforcement
• Learn how to foster a culture of mutual support and wellness

Professional Development Hours: 2.5

Intended Audience: All levels and ranks within an agency, including civilian and professional staff, with an interest in maintaining health and wellness both on and off the job.

Experience Level: Beginner

Note: Registered users will have 60 days to complete the course.

Participant training records, including course completion and certification data, are maintained and archived in accordance with applicable standards. Records are retained for a minimum of 30 years and remain available for verification and audit purposes.

Law enforcement officers must be prepared to respond to public demonstrations in ways that protect individual rights and maintain public safety. This course provides foundational knowledge and practical strategies for managing these events effectively. Participants will explore key concepts such as procedural justice, emotional intelligence, and crowd dynamics, and learn how to respond proportionally in high-pressure situations.

The course emphasizes proactive planning, respectful engagement, and de-escalation strategies to ensure peaceful outcomes and protect civil liberties.

At the end of this instruction, participants will be able to achieve the following objectives:

• Identify constitutional protections relevant to public demonstrations
• Apply procedural justice and legitimacy principles in crowd management
• Recognize and respond to different types of crowd dynamics
• Demonstrate best practices for managing peaceful assemblies and civil disturbances
• Use emotional intelligence and de-escalation techniques to reduce conflict
• Coordinate with stakeholders and conduct post-event debriefings

Professional Development Hours: 4.0

Intended Audience: Mid-level supervisors and leaders, as well as patrol, deputy, or trooper-level staff who respond to mass demonstrations.

Experience Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Note: Registered users will have 60 days to complete the course.

Participant training records, including course completion and certification data, are maintained and archived in accordance with applicable standards. Records are retained for a minimum of 30 years and remain available for verification and audit purposes.